Consultation with PNG Student Community in Brisbane

(Below is an email message being sent out to all the PNG students in UQ, QUT and Griffith encouraging them to participate in the discussion. Unfortunately, no response was recieved, so had to consult with some informally when the opportunity was presented).

Wednesday, 31 March 2010 7:02 PM

To:Wangian Manihia ‎[fankuzek@yahoo.com.au]‎‎; Mr George Ume‎; Joel Ghetto WARAMBOI ‎[j.waramboi@uq.edu.au]‎‎; Mr Richard YAKAM‎; Ms Agnes Ann Martin‎; UQ PNG Students Association (UQPNGSA) ‎[uqpngsa@gmail.com]‎‎; Mr Wangian Manihia

Cc: Mr Nason Pue‎; Ms Taies SANSAN‎; Mr Edward Karapen‎; Mr Peter BAPIWAI‎; pbapiwai@hotmail.com‎; jgotaha.cpmsda@gmail.com‎; HRetaw@gmail.com‎; Madeline Lemeki ‎[madeline.lemeki@yahoo.com]‎‎; Mr Aisak Goliath Pue‎; Mr Kelly Nelson Kabilo‎; Mr Linus Magum Billy‎; Mr Ogis Sanida‎; Mr Tanu Irau‎; Mrs Eka Memafu Hriehwazi‎; hamredba@bigpond.com‎; gling1@live.com‎; Mr Macquin Maino‎; asella.momia@student.qut.edu.au‎; chriskasu@gmail.com‎; duncan.sannga@student.qut.edu.au‎; g.amet@student.qut.edu.au‎; grahammudugem@hotmail.com‎; jeffrey.ambelye@student.qut.edu.au‎; jennifer.jerry@student.qut.edu.au‎; joe.nom@student.qut.edu.au‎; john.lanta@student.qut.edu.au‎; l.orea@student.qut.edu.au‎; lexxiboi@hotmail.com‎; loto.losenamo@student.qut.edu.au‎; pamelalunniss@optusnet.com.au‎; pita.like@gmail.com‎; richard.onde@student.qut.edu.au‎; shane.cutmore@student.qut.edu.au‎; solomon.sar@student.qut.edu.au‎; sophie.naime@student.qut.edu.au‎; stephanie.luke@student.qut.edu.au‎; uke.kombra@student.qut.edu.au‎; wanga_69@hotmail.com‎; zui.neofa@student.qut.edu.au‎; Miss Rebecca Daimol‎; julian@bluett.org‎; Mr Jonathan Loveless Kennett‎; Mr Shem Kissel Iauko‎; hannah.bana@uqconnect.edu.au‎; Gabriel Maelasi (UQSIPPD Students) ‎[gmaelasi@hotmail.com]‎‎; irenemarbun@yahoo.com‎; Mr William McInnes‎; Mr Gregory Mah‎; mutz_png@hotmail.com‎; Mr Iranata Warner‎; Ms Leilani Kami‎; happylani87@gmail.com‎; Ms Ilma Gani‎; ilma.gani@yahoo.com.au‎; luisataufatofua@hotmail.com‎; Ms Heirona RETAW‎; veronica_biwa@yahoo.com.au‎; Ms Veronica BIWA‎; Mr George Ouyang‎; georgio_ouyang@hotmail.com‎; Mr Lai Pundi‎; raypundi@yahoo.com.au‎; tbarbaranne@yahoo.com‎; Ms Barbaranne BAGLI‎; Mr Raia TESINE‎; rtesine@gmail.com‎; Ryanthornton@live.com.au‎; Ms Grace Biangekope Thavung‎; gthavung@gmail.com‎; Mr Michael McCoy‎; Mrs Faith Keene BARTON‎; fbkeene@gmail.com‎; y.gittins@live.com.au‎; jonathon.kennett@uqconnect.edu.au‎; Mr Heima Miyake-Dalrymple‎; Miss Margaret Freyne‎; bushidoboy23@hotmail.com‎; mackmister90@hotmail.com‎; michael.anderson@student.qut.edu.au‎; jane.awi@student.qut.edu.au‎; nikparimawi@yahoo.com‎; parulu.kwarara@student.qut.edu.au‎; railako.boro@student.qut.edu.au‎; mariekaskol@hotmail.com‎; deeebialik@yahoo.com.au‎; j_pyakalyia@hotmail.com

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Hello Wangs and colleagues,
I am currently undertaking a course that has encouraged me to develop a project plan about an area of interest I wish to pursue back in PNG when I finish studies here. I have always been attempting to advocate for recognition of women in all aspects of government as well as society, in terms of participation in politics, planning, policy decision making processes, budgeting to name a few. The project I am trying to undertake which would take this agenda forward is promoting "Gender Responsive Budgeting". I have created a forum online to stimulate interests and discussions in understanding the whole concept. I understand that all of us are terribly busy with our own assignments as datelines are closing in but I just wish to seek your views as to whether you have any experiences, or know of someone who is undertaking initiatives that are similar or sharing your own opinions would be highly appreciated.

The address you could access to make your input or comments is:
http://forumpng.blogspot.com. Make your comments by selecting the 'add your comments' or 'followers' button on the right hand of the screen.

Thank you all for your assistance in this matter and you all have a great Easter weekend and mid semester break.
Wallis